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Kontron releases Cavium's Octeon II AdvancedMC packet processor moduleOct 21, 2010 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Kontron has released its AdvancedMC packet processor module featuring Cavium Networks Octeon II CN6335 MIPS64 6-core processor. The Kontron AdvancedMC (AMC) packet processor module AM4211 has already garnered interest from 4G network equipment vendors seeking a time to deploy, using standards based hardware platforms such as AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA. Platform design considerations for the Kontron AM4211 include using it as an eNodeB and LTE network element component or, in combination with full-scale AdvancedTCA blades, as a co-processor NIC. The module can be scaled across both MicroTCA (Picostation, Microstation to Macrostation) and 14-slot AdvancedTCA platforms. The new features of the CN6335 processor on the Kontron AM4211 support 1x 10GbE to the front and software configurable interfaces to the fabric with either 2x PCIe x4 or SRIO which expands its application usage when configuring systems in combination with standards based third-party digital signal processing AMCs. The CN6335 processor also ensures the Kontron AM4211 delivers the best performance per watt compared to other multicore processors. Telecom equipment manufacturer (TEMs) will use low latency 3G DPI performance capabilities with unlimited rules and a feature-set on a single chip that includes integrated security for a broad range of applications at the core, edge and access network elements. Marc Leclaire, product manager for AMC, MicroTCA, ATCA switch at Kontron, said: "We are extremely proud to have worked with Cavium Networks to design this unique AMC module. While it has a tremendous increase in functionality and exceptional performance for any number of 4G applications, it still remains the most cost-effective solution that is in line with the COTS ecosystem business model for ATCA, MicroTCA and other implementations taking advantage of AMCs." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon |